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German Phrase

Ein unterstützendes Umfeld ist echt wichtig.

/aɪn ˈʊntɐˌʃtʏt͡sənəs ˈʊmfɛlt ɪst ɛçt ˈvɪçtɪç/
Meaning"A supportive environment is really important."
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Meaning

The sentence states that having a supportive environment is genuinely important. It emphasizes the role of people, atmosphere, or conditions that help you succeed, whether in school, work, or personal projects.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to stress the value of a positive, encouraging setting—e.g., talking about a study group, a workplace culture, or family support. It works well in informal conversations, motivational talks, or blog posts about personal development.

Grammar Breakdown

EinunterstützendesUmfeldistechtwichtig

1

Ein (indefinite article)

‘Ein’ is the neuter nominative indefinite article, used because ‘Umfeld’ is a neuter noun.

2

unterstützendes (present participle adjective)

‘unterstützendes’ is the present participle of ‘unterstützen’ and takes the ending –es to agree with the neuter noun ‘Umfeld’ in nominative case.

3

Umfeld (noun)

‘Umfeld’ means ‘environment’ or ‘surroundings’ and is a neuter noun (das Umfeld).

4

ist (verb ‘sein’)

‘ist’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘sein’, used here as a copular verb linking subject and predicate.

5

echt (colloquial adverb)

‘echt’ is a colloquial way to say ‘really’ or ‘truly’; in formal writing you might prefer ‘wirklich’ or ‘sehr’.

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wichtig (predicative adjective)

‘wichtig’ follows ‘sein’ and stays in its base form; it describes the subject’s importance.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ein unterstützendes Umfeld ist echt wichtig.

A supportive environment is really important.

Ja, das hilft mir, meine Ziele zu erreichen.

Yes, that helps me reach my goals.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Eine unterstützendes Umfeld ist echt wichtig.

    ‘Umfeld’ is neuter, so the article must be ‘ein’, not ‘eine’.

  • Ein unterstützender Umfeld ist echt wichtig.

    The adjective must agree with the neuter noun, so the ending is –es, not –er.

  • Ein unterstützendes Umfeld ist echt sehr wichtig.

    ‘echt’ already intensifies; stacking it with ‘sehr’ sounds redundant and unnatural.

Alternatives

  • Ein förderndes Umfeld ist wirklich wichtig.

    A nurturing environment is truly important.

  • Ein gutes Umfeld ist sehr wichtig.

    A good environment is very important.

  • Ein unterstützendes Umfeld ist entscheidend.

    A supportive environment is crucial.

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Cultural Tip

In German, ‘echt’ is a colloquial intensifier often heard in everyday speech, especially among younger speakers. In formal contexts (e.g., business reports or academic writing) you would replace it with ‘wirklich’, ‘sehr’ or ‘außerordentlich’. Also, remember that ‘Umfeld’ is neuter, so the article and adjective endings must match the nominative neuter case.